The rules stated that we were to avoid the personal rooms of the royal family unless explicitly invited. I was taking a great risk by sneaking here now. But for Elva’s sake, this was only the beginning of the level of danger I was willing to take on. I walked to Julian’s door and lightly tapped
Nicholas licked at the seam of my lips before coaxing his way into my mouth with his insistent and demanding tongue. I closed my arms around his neck, holding on as best I could while he delved and mapped my mouth like he belonged there. Like this, it felt like he did. His hands dropped to m
But his eyes were crystal focused now. Whatever fire that had sparked there had been well contained. He was pulling himself back under control, and I felt cold, mourning the loss. He didn’t apologize, thank God, but he didn’t say anything else either. No explanations. No words of comfort or crue
Nicholas I couldn’t stop thinking about kissing Piper. Even after I had escaped to my rooms, the moment I closed the door separating us, I pressed my forehead against the cool wood and felt myself burn. Her body had been on fire against mine, the curve of her ass plush in my hands. Her h
But for now, for this fantasy, I wanted to fuck her so hard all she could do was hold on and enjoy the ride. I had the strength to keep her pinned for a good long while, and I had the stamina to match. I’d have her coming on my dick until she couldn’t even remember her own name. She’d know mine
The morning of the second elimination ceremony, I awoke with a big pit growing in my stomach. I still hadn’t been able to speak to Julian about his potentially saving me today. I had talked more with Joyce, but he remained apathetic about the whole thing. Nicholas was avoiding me. Granted, I was
I wondered where he had been these past few days. I hoped he was okay. I wished more than anything that I could ask him what was going on. Did his absence have to do with the investigation? Or was he truly just being reckless? Thoughts and worries swirling in my head, I walked over to Elva for a
I continued to hold Susie’s hand as we were led into the staged area for the ceremony. The 14 of us that were left were lined up into three rows. Camera crews were setting up in front of us. On the other side, three small stages were arranged side by side, each with their own set of stairs. A thro